There are multiple timely - and timeless - reasons why investors are drawn to precious metals. Here's what to know.

Royal Gold is similar to Franco-Nevada. It’s an American-based precious metals streaming company, so it finances mining companies in exchange for buying metals at a predetermined price.

26, according to the American Precious Metals Exchange (APMEX). As of Monday afternoon, the price had vacillated between $2,654 and $2,673. At Costco, the bullion bars currently retail for $2,699. ...

It’s probably the most popular of the gold mining exchange traded funds ... Its top NYSE holdings are Wheaton Precious Metals, Pan American Silver, Hecla Mining HL and Campania de Minas ...

A BRICS exchange would compete with Western ... Expand DetailsWith over $2 billion in precious metals sold, American Hartford Gold helps individuals and families diversify and protect their ...

"The risk is low with gold, especially when [you compare it] to other derivative investments," says Brett Elliott, director of marketing at American Precious Metals Exchange (APMEX). Besides these ...

The Russian Ministry of Finance released a statement Thursday saying the country is exploring the creation of an international precious metals exchange to maintain fair pricing and growth.